Edgy Mama

I know you’re all waiting for a construction update. Because while people are dying in China and Burma, we’re adding 600 square feet to our house.

I’m feeling a bit weary of world pain and suffering today.

Although in world happy news, I’m thrilled that my man John Edwards endorsed Obama. I had hoped for an Edwards/Obama race for the White House. Now I’m hoping for a reverse candidacy–same guys, different positions.

Pouring the concrete for the slab/flooring was rather intense. The guys were moving intently. I guess concrete requires both speed and focus. And now we have a floor!

This is what’s under the concrete. The tubing is the radiant heating system. I have no idea how the tubing doesn’t get smushed under the weight of the concrete, but it doesn’t (supposedly). We already have solar hot water and back-up heat, so this adds to our existing system. Although we must add two more solar panels, turning our roof into one huge sun collector. I’m shocked at how many folks look at our roof and say, “Wow, are those sky lights?”

This is my poor, tromped upon front flower bed, which despite the odds, is producing blooms. Luckily, what’s under the dirt pile are perennials, so I’m hoping they’ll return next year.

This week the guys are framing, so I’ll have actual wall shots soon!